Expedia Group

Expedia Group Announces CEO Transition Plan

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Expedia Group today announced the appointment of Ariane Gorin as Expedia Group’s CEO, effective as of May 13, 2024.

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  • Expedia Group today announced the appointment of Ariane Gorin as Expedia Group’s CEO, effective as of May 13, 2024.
  • Ms. Gorin has held various executive roles at Expedia Group since 2013, most recently as President of Expedia for Business, where she delivered outstanding financial results including B2B revenue growth of 33% in 2023 vs. 2022.
  • As President of Expedia for Business, Ms. Gorin led the Company’s global supply partner group, advertising business, and B2B partner network that powers many leading global brands with travel tech.
  • “Ariane Gorin is a superb executive that all of us at Expedia Group and our Board have worked with for ten years.

Expedia Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) announced financial results today for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) announced financial results today for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Our work is finally starting to deliver results, and we are in the best place we've ever been technologically," said Peter Kern, Vice Chairman and CEO, Expedia Group.
  • Fourth quarter year over year B2C revenue growth accelerates from the third quarter.
  • Financial Summary & Operating Metrics (In millions, except per share amounts) - Fourth Quarter 2023

National CineMedia Announces Gold House as Official Non-profit Partner of the 2024 Cannes Lions Young Lions Competition

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

National CineMedia (NCM), the US Representative for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and the largest cinema advertising platform in the country, announces Gold House , the leading cultural ecosystem that unites, invests in, and champions Asian Pacific creators and companies, as the official non-profit partner for the 2024 US Young Lions competition.

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  • National CineMedia (NCM), the US Representative for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and the largest cinema advertising platform in the country, announces Gold House , the leading cultural ecosystem that unites, invests in, and champions Asian Pacific creators and companies, as the official non-profit partner for the 2024 US Young Lions competition.
  • Gold House is featured in the 2024 Young Lions competition brief which is available to young professionals born on or after June 21, 1993, who registered in one of the following categories: Digital, Film, Media, PR and Print.
  • The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), the digital media and marketing trade association, is now the Official Young Lions Jury Networking Partner.
  • For more information about the Cannes Lions Young Lions competition, go to: https://www.ncm.com/cannes-lions

Expedia Group to Webcast Fourth Quarter 2023 Results on February 8, 2024

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) will report its fourth quarter 2023 results for the period ended December 31, 2023, on Thursday, February 8, 2024 via an earnings release and accompanying webcast.

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  • Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) will report its fourth quarter 2023 results for the period ended December 31, 2023, on Thursday, February 8, 2024 via an earnings release and accompanying webcast.
  • These items will be available in the Investor Relations section of the company’s corporate website at http://ir.expediagroup.com .
  • The earnings release will post after market close and the webcast will begin at 1:30 PM Pacific Time / 4:30 PM Eastern Time.
  • A replay of the call is expected to be available for approximately twelve months.

Expedia Group Secures New and Expanded Travel Partnerships in Europe

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

LONDON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia Group announced today a series of new and expanded travel partnerships across Europe, encompassing B2B technology, advertising partnerships and supply distribution deals, connecting European partners to the company's extensive global traveller base and giving them access to Expedia Group's innovative technology and industry expertise. The deals further cement Expedia Group's presence in the continent and commitment to propel partners to easily capture the attention of high-value travellers from around the world.

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  • Additionally, Expedia Group continues to offer European travel advisors access to a wide breadth of travel inventory, rates, and availability through the Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP).
  • ADAC - Germany's largest automobile association partners with Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP), giving ADAC's travel agencies access to Expedia Group's vast inventory of travel products, including hotels, flights, rental cars, and activities.
  • Iberia Airlines: Spain's flagship carrier and leading carrier between Europe and Latin America has expanded its direct New Distribution Capability (NDC) connection with Expedia Group.
  • If you're interested in partnering with Expedia Group, please visit the Expedia Group partner site here .

EXPEDIA AWARDS GRANTS TO NONPROFITS THROUGH NEW MADE TO TRAVEL FUND

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

SEATTLE, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today on Giving Tuesday Expedia® announced its Made to Travel™ Fund, a new program that awards grants to nonprofits that share the common goal of removing barriers to travel. In its first year, the Fund has awarded more than $1.5M in grants to a diverse set of organizations working with underserved or underrepresented travelers. Whether it's making air travel more accessible, sponsoring birthright trips to Africa or helping kids in under-resourced communities get passports, each grant recipient is committed to creating greater access to life-changing travel experiences. 

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  • SEATTLE, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today on Giving Tuesday Expedia® announced its Made to Travel™ Fund , a new program that awards grants to nonprofits that share the common goal of removing barriers to travel.
  • In its first year, the Fund has awarded more than $1.5M in grants to a diverse set of organizations working with underserved or underrepresented travelers.
  • We launched the Made to Travel Fund because travel is transformative and serves as an economic driver for communities.
  • The Made to Travel Fund is part of Expedia Group's Open World™ global social impact and sustainability strategy, which focuses on enabling more accessible and inclusive travel.

EQS-News: HomeToGo Announces Key Strategic Updates at its Capital Markets Day 2023, Including New B2B Business Segment And Vision To Build A Fully AI-Powered Marketplace

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

HomeToGo Announces Key Strategic Updates at its Capital Markets Day 2023, Including New B2B Business Segment And Vision To Build A Fully AI-Powered Marketplace

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  • HomeToGo Announces Key Strategic Updates at its Capital Markets Day 2023, Including New B2B Business Segment And Vision To Build A Fully AI-Powered Marketplace
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Additionally the Company expanded its profitable Subscriptions & Services business in 2023, which now represents around 20% of the Group’s total IFRS Revenues.
  • To efficiently reach its financial milestones, HomeToGo plans to potentially reinvest improved 2024 profitability directly into additional long-term growth levers.
  • HomeToGo today introduced HomeToGo_PRO, its new B2B brand and business segment and a key growth focus for the Company.

EQS-News: HomeToGo Secures Low Risk ESG Rating from Sustainalytics, Outranking Industry Peers and Affirming Its Commitment To Sustainable Business Practices

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

HomeToGo Secures Low Risk ESG Rating from Sustainalytics, Outranking Industry Peers and Affirming Its Commitment To Sustainable Business Practices

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  • HomeToGo Secures Low Risk ESG Rating from Sustainalytics, Outranking Industry Peers and Affirming Its Commitment To Sustainable Business Practices
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • HomeToGo Secures Low Risk ESG Rating from Sustainalytics, Outranking Industry Peers and Affirming Its Commitment To Sustainable Business Practices
    Luxembourg, 5 December 2023 - HomeToGo SE (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: HTG), the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, today announced it has received an industry-leading Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Risk Rating of 16.
  • In November 2023, HomeToGo was assessed by one of the most reputable rating agencies, Morningstar Sustainalytics, to be at “Low Risk” [1] of experiencing material financial impacts from ESG factors.
  • Being recognized with a Low Risk Rating by Sustainalytics reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering a more sustainable travel industry.

Inc. Names Integrity as a 2023 Power Partner Award Winner for Outstanding Support of Platform Partners

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrity Marketing Group, LLC ("Integrity"), a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, today announced it has been named one of Inc.'s 2023 Power Partners. The annual Power Partners list recognizes the country's leading B2B companies who are devoted to supporting entrepreneurs with the most effective tools and resources they need to grow their companies. Integrity is featured alongside other highly acclaimed business leaders, including Visa, UPS, Zoom, Capital One Business, Slack and Expedia Group, among many others.

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  • "Every part of Integrity is designed to help entrepreneurs transform into exceptional leaders," explained Bryan W. Adams, Co-Founder and CEO of Integrity.
  • "The Integrity insurtech platform outfits our partners with the most cutting-edge products and world-class resources, including Ask Integrity, the industry's foremost AI solution, so they can help American families better plan for the good days ahead.
  • We are honored to be named to Inc.'s 2023 Power Partners list, which places Integrity in good company with impressive businesses who mirror our commitment to innovation.
  • The Power Partner Award recognizes the highest caliber of companies across critical areas of business, including insurance, financial services, health and wellness, legal and business products.

INTRODUCING UNPACK '24: THE TRENDS IN TRAVEL FROM EXPEDIA, HOTELS.COM AND VRBO

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Expedia Group unveiled Unpack '24, a comprehensive look at what's motivating travelers and where they're going next year. Based on the company's unmatched first-party travel data, plus a global consumer survey of 20,000 travelers, Unpack '24 includes eight new travel trends for 2024, from top destinations to what's next in travel tech.

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  • See the rest of the list in the Expedia Magazine , created by analyzing hot 2024 tour stops along with accommodation costs.
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    Hotels.com ‒ Dry Tripping: From observing Dry January to Sober October, it's clear that living a low- or alcohol-free lifestyle is becoming more common.
  • In addition to beverage brands and celebrities releasing nonalcoholic products, the travel industry is also catering to sober-curious travelers by stocking minibars with zero-proof options, or offering mocktail-making experiences.
  • The first two seasons of "The White Lotus" drove a 300% increase in travel demand to Hawaii and Sicily.